July 2010

"Hot in Cleveland" joins the campaign to keep LeBron James in town
"I'll make it worth your while," says Betty White in a taped message sent to LeBron.

Check out Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy
Here's your first look at the History channel's "The Kennedys" miniseries.

"Fringe" taps Amy Madigan to play Olivia's mom
She'll appear in four episodes for the mother-daughter reunion.

"Dean" has left the ICU
Tori Spelling says her hubby, Dean McDermott, is now in a regular hospital room.

Sean Young extenders her "Young and the Restless" stay
She'll be around through August.

Is Jamie Oliver's school food program encouraging kids to junk food?
That's what the U.K.'s health minister is claiming, saying that a school lunch program similar to ABC's "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" ultimately encouraged kids to eat bad food.

South African police bust Paris Hilton for pot possession
She was arrested outside the World Cup. UPDATE: Paris has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

[Permalink]

Simon Cowell: I helped broker Piers Morgan's CNN deal
CNN had to go through Cowell because he has a "Got Talent" contract with Morgan. But there's still no word on if Morgan will actually replace Larry King. PLUS: Simon likes Harry Connick Jr. as his "Idol" replacement.

Leno's ratings: Lowest since 1993
Could Jay Leno's declining "Tonight Show" ratings mean that he'll be replaced, too?

Pro-life activists protest in front of Jimmy Kimmel's house
Last Friday's  Tom Cruise zipline stunt in front of the Grauman's Chinese Theatre caused a ruckus when Kimmel's crew clashed with pro-life protesters who didn't want to move. Yesterday, they protested in front of Kimmel's house and his studio, demanding an apology.

Hugh Laurie underwent "happiness training" to prepare for next year's "House"
"Even the appearance of happiness (in 'House') has taken some getting used to," he says.

Rachel Dratch pregnant?
The "SNL" alum was spotted with a baby bump with former castmate Amy Poehler, who is also pregnant.

Adrian Grenier: I don't think Season 8 will be "Entourage's" last
"Every end is really just a beginning," he says. "I think there's definitely some resolutions happening, but I don't see it as an end. I see it as a new dynamic."

[Permalink]

Primetime drama planning to make a male character HIV positive

"Futurama" mocks Susan Boyle with a boil named "Susan"

Here's a list of 4th of July marathons

Liza Minnelli: Home Shopping Network star!

I've never had botox, Kate Gosselin tells "View" // Christmas album untrue

[Click to read the rest of Odds & Ends]

"The Apprentice" bumps "Love Bites" due to Becki Newton's pregnancy
The classic, non-celebrity "Apprentice" will air Thursdays at 10 instead of "Love Bites," after Newton, who was to play a virgin on the show, became pregnant. "Love Bites" is also being pushed back after the departure of its creator, Cindy Chupack, for personal reasons.

Kelsey Grammer's 3rd wife files for divorce
Grammer broke the news on Twitter: "Hello everyone thank you for ur support and Yes it's TRUE Camille and I are Divorcing I ask U 2 respect our privacy …"

NBC's "Perfect Couples" taps Kyle Bornheimer as lead
He'll replace Kyle Howard, whose contract with "My Boys" forced the casting change.

Jane Lynch to guest on "iCarly"
The "Glee" star will play Sam's mom.

No Playgirl for Jake Pavelka
"Never considered it, never will," his rep says of the mag's offer.

BBC: We have no plans for a "Doctor Who" movie
So those Johnny Depp rumors aren't true.

ABC signs Cheryl Hines to talent deal
The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star is already a veteran of an ABC sitcom, "In the Motherhood."

Dean from "Tori & Dean" hospitalized after motorcycle crash
Dean McDermott suffered a collapsed and punctured lung from the accident.

CBS scraps Brett Ratner's "Chaos"
The much-anticipated spy drama used to be considered a shoe-in for a spot on CBS' midseason schedule.

[Permalink]

"Kate Plus 8": The music album
Kate Gosselin is shopping a CD full of religious classics sung by her and her kids.

Rob Thomas sad about "Party Down's" cancelation, but he's off to Showtime
"I'm writing a drama pilot set in the world of corporate espionage for Showtime," Thomas says of his  next project.

Jimmy Fallon rerun will feature new, digital camera-recorded music footage
When Ice Cube appeared on "Late Night" last month, he warmed up the audience before the taping by performing "Straight Outta Compton" with The Roots. That performance was captured by a Fallon staffer, and will air next Wednesday.

Jonathan Kent resurrected on "Smallville"?
John Schneider is reportedly returning for Season 10.

"Storage Wars" gives abandoned storage units their reality TV due
The History channel series, from the producer of "Pawn Stars" and "Deadliest Catch," follows the people who make money by bidding on abandoned storage units put up for auction.

[Permalink]

"Bachelorette" finale revealed? // Rated R: "I feel betrayed, manipulated … lied to"

"The Hills" bringing Lauren Conrad back for the finale post-show

Playgirl wants Jake Pavelka to pose naked // Watch a preview of Jake vs. Vienna special

Olivia Munn: Playboy spent ll day trying to get me naked during photo shoot

Larry David: "Curb Your Enthusiasm" will put Ricky Gervais on Broadway

[Click to read the rest of Odds & Ends]

Another Kardashians reality show, with Khloe & Lamar?
E! hasn't confirmed it, but the cable network is reportedly working on a "Newlyweds"-type series featuring Khloe and her L.A. Laker hubby.

Denise Richards joins "Blue Mountain State"
She'll recur on the Spike TV college football comedy as Ed Marinaro's hot-headed former flame.

Ricky Gervais wishes Steve Carell good luck
"It was," Gervais writes on his blog, "expected of me, as executive producer, to persuade him to stay on. With syndication in full swing the more successful the show remains, the more billions we all make. It was tempting, but the truth is, I believe he is doing the right thing."

Claim: Chris Brown faked his BET Awards tears
Did he really use eyedrops?

Pee-wee Herman returning to the big-screen, thanks to Judd Apatow
Will Pee-wee's movie comeback lead to a TV comeback?

[Permalink]